Early Years Apprentice – Nursery
Salary £13,740 per annum, pro rata
Are you looking to begin a rewarding career working with children? We’re excited to welcome a motivated and caring Apprentice to join our nursery team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards your Level 3 qualification in Childcare.
📌 Job Summary
As an Apprentice, you will assist with daily routines, support children’s development, and learn how to deliver high-quality care and play opportunities in a supportive team environment.
Line Manager: Nursery Manager
Responsible For: N/A
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
- Support the nursery team with daily routines and activities
- Help plan and prepare fun, stimulating, and safe play experiences
- Provide a high standard of care and ensure children’s wellbeing
- Serve refreshments and follow hygiene and safety protocols
- Participate in child observations and assist with assessments
- Engage positively with children, staff, and families
- Learn to follow the EYFS framework and understand child development
- Assist in creating an inclusive, welcoming environment
- Understand and follow nursery policies and safeguarding procedures
- Maintain confidentiality and professional behaviour at all times
- Attend training sessions and complete all course work within deadlines
- Keep your personal development plan up to date
- Contribute to a safe, secure, and positive learning environment
🧩 Person Specification
✅ Essential
- A strong interest in working with young children
- Basic understanding of child development
- Willingness to learn and complete apprenticeship training
- Literate, numerate, and reliable
- Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Good communication skills and a caring, patient nature
- Able to follow instructions and work well as part of a team
- Sound judgement and commitment to safeguarding
➕ Desirable
- Experience in a play-based or early years setting
- Familiarity with basic administrative tasks or IT use
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Safeguarding or child protection training
💼 What We Offer
- A nurturing and encouraging team environment
- Hands-on learning and mentoring from experienced practitioners
- Paid apprenticeship with study support
- Pathway to further qualifications and career development
Start your career in childcare today!
If you’re ready to make a difference in children’s lives while gaining a nationally recognised qualification, send us your CV and cover letter about your interest in the role to recruitment@awesomechildcare.com
- Application Deadline: Friday 4th July 2025 at 12 noon
- Interview Dates: Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th July 2025